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Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Welling, Kent, DA16 3QG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f4c08492-64a6-4406-99fe-691095c0736c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job:
§ To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist teachers by supporting pupils in their learning in order to ensure their continuing
educational development.
• Assist teachers in fostering an attractive learning environment to ensure that pupils spend their school life in stimulating surroundings.
• To assist teachers and senior managers in preparing resources and equipment as necessary, in order to support pupils' learning.
• To assist teachers to maintain clear records and observations so that pupils receive the maximum benefit from their education.
Job Activities:
• Supervise pupils ensuring their safety and encourage pupils to be independent in order to interact with others, engage in activities led by the teacher and to act independently. Supervise and assist with any toileting needs as required.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as role model reporting progress and achievements to teacher as agreed.
• Awareness of individual needs and respond appropriately ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning.
• Respond to pupils’ minor welfare and personal needs and ensuring pupils requiring regular medication are given timely reminders.
• Awareness of the school's educational and behavioural policies for developing pupils.
• Provide basic clerical and typing support for teacher.
• Assist the teacher developing effective methods of explaining basic ICT applications and supporting pupils in their use.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes,
• Attend weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall work of the school.
• Ensure the classroom is set for lessons as directed, clearing afterwards and assisting with display of pupils work.
• Record individual pupil’s behavioural difficulties, discussing with teacher appropriate responses and carrying them out.
• Undertake pupil record keeping, collecting information from/to parent/carers as directed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed, assisting in their use.
• Work within pre determined guidance, policies, procedures and teachers’ guidance.
What the school offers its staff
St Stephen’s is a high performing school in the London Borough of Bexley. We employ both an author and artist in residence, as well as specialist teachers for music and PE who work alongside our class teachers to ensure every child receives a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum. Our Ofsted inspection found that ‘pupils exude a love of learning and describe the school like being a second family. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are courteous towards adults and their peers.’ We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically, our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people. Tours around the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 0208 303 9738 to arrange a visit with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Commitment to safeguarding
References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.
Main purpose of the job:
§ To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist teachers by supporting pupils in their learning in order to ensure their continuing
educational development.
• Assist teachers in fostering an attractive learning environment to ensure that pupils spend their school life in stimulating surroundings.
• To assist teachers and senior managers in preparing resources and equipment as necessary, in order to support pupils' learning.
• To assist teachers to maintain clear records and observations so that pupils receive the maximum benefit from their education.
Job Activities:
• Supervise pupils ensuring their safety and encourage pupils to be independent in order to interact with others, engage in activities led by the teacher and to act independently. Supervise and assist with any toileting needs as required.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as role model reporting progress and achievements to teacher as agreed.
• Awareness of individual needs and respond appropriately ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning.
• Respond to pupils’ minor welfare and personal needs and ensuring pupils requiring regular medication are given timely reminders.
• Awareness of the school's educational and behavioural policies for developing pupils.
• Provide basic clerical and typing support for teacher.
• Assist the teacher developing effective methods of explaining basic ICT applications and supporting pupils in their use.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes,
• Attend weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall work of the school.
• Ensure the classroom is set for lessons as directed, clearing afterwards and assisting with display of pupils work.
• Record individual pupil’s behavioural difficulties, discussing with teacher appropriate responses and carrying them out.
• Undertake pupil record keeping, collecting information from/to parent/carers as directed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed, assisting in their use.
• Work within pre determined guidance, policies, procedures and teachers’ guidance.
What the school offers its staff
St Stephen’s is a high performing school in the London Borough of Bexley. We employ both an author and artist in residence, as well as specialist teachers for music and PE who work alongside our class teachers to ensure every child receives a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum. Our Ofsted inspection found that ‘pupils exude a love of learning and describe the school like being a second family. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are courteous towards adults and their peers.’ We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically, our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people. Tours around the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 0208 303 9738 to arrange a visit with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Commitment to safeguarding
References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.